Thresher Tackle Set-Up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pinhead · 05-24-2016, 03:44 PM

I haven't done any thresher fishing. but would like to have a rig ready next time I go out.

I have an MXL single-speed and a MXL Raptor, both with 65lb braid. What would be the tackle preference from there ?

Thanks!

driftwood · 05-24-2016, 04:07 PM

I would highly recommend NOT using spectra on threshers. That's a good way to loose a finger.

Use mono with 80/100lb leader. it's a lot safer and easier to handle a thresher when getting ready to land it on your kayak.

Tman · 05-24-2016, 06:02 PM

Or...troll a Rapala

Tail hook them bring em in throw a rope around tail turn upside down and wait so much easier...

MITCHELL · 05-25-2016, 05:59 AM

Definitely @@ ¿}---)-

PapaDave · 05-25-2016, 07:09 AM

I use braid all the time for them, I don't grab the line to bring them in anyway. I use a Calcutta 700 with 65lb braid and a light wire (Knot2Kinky brand) about two feet long.

Works like a champ.

Mahigeer · 05-25-2016, 07:18 AM

Live or dead bait under a big float about 3" under the surface.

Pinhead · 05-25-2016, 08:24 AM

What type and size of hook for live or dead bait ? 3/0 Circle or ?

Pinhead · 05-27-2016, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the advice on the thresher set-ups. I'm hoping to hang my 1st one soon.

05-24-2016, 03:44 PM	#1
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 174	Thresher Tackle Set-Up I haven't done any thresher fishing. but would like to have a rig ready next time I go out. I have an MXL single-speed and a MXL Raptor, both with 65lb braid. What would be the tackle preference from there ? Thanks!

05-24-2016, 04:07 PM	#2
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I would highly recommend NOT using spectra on threshers. That's a good way to loose a finger. Use mono with 80/100lb leader. it's a lot safer and easier to handle a thresher when getting ready to land it on your kayak. __________________ "The secret of life? one thing just one thing only. That's what you gotta figure out" curly

05-24-2016, 06:02 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Or...troll a Rapala Tail hook them bring em in throw a rope around tail turn upside down and wait so much easier... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-25-2016, 05:59 AM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Good advice.... Definitely @@ ¿}---)- __________________ Duke Mitchell

05-25-2016, 07:09 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I use braid all the time for them, I don't grab the line to bring them in anyway. I use a Calcutta 700 with 65lb braid and a light wire (Knot2Kinky brand) about two feet long. Works like a champ. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

05-25-2016, 07:18 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Live or dead bait under a big float about 3" under the surface.

05-25-2016, 08:24 AM	#7
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 174	What type and size of hook for live or dead bait ? 3/0 Circle or ?

05-27-2016, 02:31 PM	#8
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 174	Thanks for the advice on the thresher set-ups. I'm hoping to hang my 1st one soon.